(Sorry, it's a long one.) This is by Richard Stengel, who is the Managing Editor of Time.
This is from last years's Time magazine that was dedicated to modern day application of the Constitution. A couple of the issues are a little outdated (Libya) but they are important for us to see how the Constitution is used today.
Write a two paragraph summary of the article. Then, answer the following questions.
INTRO:
1. Which group does Stengel claim has refocused America's attention on the Constitution?
2. How does he define "constitutional originalists"?
3. What does Texas Congressman Ron Paul say the intent of the Constitution is, and how does Stengel counter this statement?
LIBYA:
4. What does the War Powers Resolution do?
5. Why does Barack Obama think this does not apply to the situation in Libya?
6. How does Stengel explain the War Powers Resolution as a check and balance?
7. Does Congress want to be in charge of committing troops? Why or why not?
DEBT CEILING:
8. Why would defaulting on our debt have been unconstitutional?
9. How does the argument over the debt limit usually play out?
OBAMACARE:
10. Why has one district judge declared Obama's Health Care plan unconstitutional?
11. Which congressional power allows the government to require us to purchase things?
12. Why does Stengel argue that citizens should be required to buy insurance?
IMMIGRATION:
13. What does the principle of jus soli mean?
14. What part of the constitution makes the US a jus soli nation?
15. What was the original intent of this part of the constitution?
16. What is the difference between a constitution and a code of laws?
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